Cedar City, UT Cost of Living


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Cedar City cost of living score
91.4
Less expensive
8.6% lower
than the US average
20.0% lower
than the Utah average
Cedar City, Utah gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.6% lower than the U.S. average and 20.0% lower than the average for Utah.

Cedar City, UT

Housing costs in Cedar City?
A typical home costs $390,800, which is 15.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.5% less expensive than the average Utah home, at $510,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cedar City costs $1,190 per month, which is 16.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Cedar City?
To live comfortably in Cedar City, Utah, a minimum annual income of $74,880 for a family, and $38,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cedar City?
Cedar City, UT is a very affordable place to live. The cost of living in Cedar City is about 8% less than the national average and 10% below the state average. Housing expenses are particularly low; the median home value is $182,400, which is much lower than the national average of $231,200. Utilities are also inexpensive with electricity costing an average of $101 per month. Other essential expenses such as groceries, health care and transportation are also relatively low when compared to other cities throughout Utah. For those looking for a great quality of life on a budget, Cedar City could be an ideal choice.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCedar CityUtahUnited States
  91.4114.2100.0
  92.193.2100
  108.9102.7100.0
  96.2157.3100.0
  $390,800$510,600$338,100
  88.6%94.6%100.0%
  65.791.2100.0
  86.991.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Cedar City Is A Great Place to Get A Famliy Started And Crime is Bit Low as Of 2018 It has The Strongest Low Unemlopyment  More

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Hi -- Just FYI, the annual snowfall amount indicated by Sperling's Best Places for Cedar City is not accurate. Sperling states that this location receives 110" of snow  More

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Over 7 years ago

My wife and I retired in Cedar City a few years ago. First, I must say that Cedar has a wonderful location. There are beautiful views of the mountains, and it's a  More

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